Definition

Relating to the study of manuscripts and their physical characteristics, such as binding, paper, and writing style.

Example

The codicological analysis revealed important details about the manuscript's history.

Conversation

Did you know there’s a whole field dedicated to studying ancient manuscripts called codicological studies?

Really? That sounds fascinating!

Yeah, I read an article about how they analyze the materials and techniques used in those texts.

I would love to learn more about codicological methods and how they preserve history!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Codicological → It is formed from "codex" (from Latin *codex*, meaning a book or manuscript) and "-logical" (from Greek *logikos*, meaning pertaining to reason or study). The term refers to the study of manuscripts and books, particularly in terms of their physical structure and historical context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'codex' as a book and '-logical' as relating to study — so codicological means the study of books and manuscripts.

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